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🀿 Luxury Eco-Volunteering: Reefs of Lombok

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The experience

🌊 Join our Premium Reef Restoration Program in West Lombok: 🏑 8 days/7 nights in eco-bungalows, 🍲 3 daily meals, 🚀 boat trips to 4 Gilis, 🀿 snorkeling gear, and 🐠 hands-on coral restoration with πŸ‘©β€πŸ« certified guides. Your πŸ’΅ $868 fee supports 🌊 reef recovery, πŸ‘₯ local staff & 🌱 sustainable eco-tourismβ€”combining 🏝️ exclusive island adventure with real ocean impact.

What you offer

6 hours of help per day

Social Work: Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.

Additional fee required

Amount: US$ 868 Per week

Fee pays for: Benefits for travelers, Materials for volunteer activities, and Donation to project

Description: 🌊 Premium Coral Reef Volunteer Program: 8 days/7 nights in eco-bungalows 🏑, 3 meals daily 🍲, private boat trips 🚀, snorkeling gear 🀿, coral restoration 🐠, cultural immersion πŸŽ‰, and 24/7 support πŸ‘©β€πŸ«. Your $868 contribution funds reef tools, guides, local staff, and sustainable eco-tourismβ€”making every moment a direct investment in conservation & community.

What you get

2 days off per week

Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.

Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.

Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.

Free Tours: We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!

Free Hiking Tours: We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!

Get free drinks or beverages.: Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.

Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.

Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely

Requirements

Intermediate English or Intermediate French

Between 18 and 30 years old

Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)

Be from outside Indonesia

European Union Passport

United States visa or citizenship

Travel insurance

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

πŸ“ About the Project – Exclusive Program

Support coral reef restoration around the hidden gems of West Lombok: Gili Nanggu, Gili Tangkong, Gili Goleng, and Gili Genting. Unlike the crowded famous Gilis, these islands offer a serene escape where you’ll live close to nature while helping marine conservation and local eco-tourism thrive.

In partnership with Bale Nara Lombok Foundation and Deep Blue Sea Dive Foundation, you’ll take part in coral restoration, biodiversity monitoring, and community engagement.

✨ What you’ll do

🌱 Coral transplantation – plant corals on artificial reef structures
πŸ”Ž Reef monitoring – track coral growth and marine biodiversity
🚀 Underwater patrols – protect restored reefs from illegal fishing
🧹 Beach clean-ups & mangrove planting activities
πŸ“Έ Eco-tourism support – storytelling, photography, and guiding

πŸ’² Program Fee: $868/week
Your contribution supports both your stay and the conservation program.

βœ… What’s included

🏑 Accommodation – Eco-friendly Krisna Bungalows (private room, pool access)
🍲 Meals – 3 daily local Lombok dishes, cooked by the community
🚀 Island transfers – Daily boats to the 4 Gilis
🀿 Snorkeling gear & coral restoration tools
🐠 Conservation costs – reef structures, monitoring equipment, trained staff
🎭 Cultural exchange – traditional cooking, crafts & evening BBQs
🚐 Airport/port pickup & drop-off
🌍 Free tours – Mandalika MotoGP Circuit, Mount Tunak Ecotourism, Aik Berik Waterfalls, Sade Sasak Traditional Village

πŸ’‘ Why a fee?

Running this program requires boats, trained guides, restoration tools, and community support. Your fee directly funds conservation work, ensures fair wages for local staff, and creates long-term benefits for both the reef ecosystem and local communities.

Activities & Shift

πŸ—“οΈ Typical Week (8D7N)

Day 1: Arrival & orientation at Krisna Bungalows.
Day 2: Snorkeling & reef intro at Gili Nanggu.
Day 3: Coral table building & first dive at Gili Tangkong.
Day 4: Advanced coral planting & reef monitoring at Gili Goleng.
Day 5: Replanting dive + sunset trip at Gili Genting.
Day 6: Eco-tour to Aik Berik Waterfall & Sasak Village.
Day 7: Mandalika Circuit & Mount Tunak, farewell party.
Day 8: Breakfast, check-out & airport transfer.

🌍 Cultural Exchange & Free Time

🀿 Daily snorkeling & reef activities.
πŸŒ… Sunset at Gili Kedis.
🏞️ Trek to Aik Berik Waterfall.
🏘️ Visit Sade Sasak Traditional Village.
🏁 Tour Mandalika MotoGP Circuit & Mount Tunak.
🎢 BBQ nights, music & local crafts.

βœ… Requirements
β€’ Minimum age 18, fit to dive.
β€’ Medical questionnaire + clearance if needed.
β€’ No alcohol/drugs 24 hrs before dives.
β€’ Open Water cert required for divers; intro dives for beginners.
β€’ 18–24 hrs no-fly rule after diving.

⚠️ Not Included
β€’ Dive insurance & medical clearance.
β€’ Alcoholic beverages.

πŸ“œ Code of Conduct
β€’ Follow instructor & buddy system.
β€’ Respect marine life & reefs.
β€’ No solo dives or littering.
β€’ Report discomfort immediately.

🌐 Practical Details

πŸ“ Location: Sekotong, West Lombok, Indonesia.
🏑 Accommodation: Krisna Bungalows (private room, ensuite bathroom, eco-friendly).
🧺 Laundry: Available ($2/load).
πŸš‘ Hospital: 5 km away; Pharmacy: 1 km away.
πŸ“² Main contact: Budiman (Volunteer PIC) β€” support via WhatsApp group.

Rules

🌿 Program Rules

Respect Nature – No touching corals, feeding fish, or leaving trash.
Cultural Etiquette – Dress modestly in villages and respect local customs.
Safety First – Always use provided equipment and follow guide instructions.
Participation – Join daily activities (conservation, cultural, orientation).
Alcohol Policy – Moderate consumption only; no disruptive behavior.
Accommodation – Keep rooms clean and shared spaces tidy.
Refunds – Optional activities or unused services will be refunded.
Community Spirit – Be kind, inclusive, and supportive of fellow volunteers and locals.